CHAPTER 8:
They are totally dissolved in their own world, unaware of the crowd's presence and their surroundings. Both can hear their heart pounding. At that very close distance, Marvelous and Lukas's eyes locked upon each other. At that very moment, they recalled back their first meeting at Zangyack ship where Luka was about to get hurt by the Goumin. Time fly by so fast that they feel it just happened yesterday.
Marvelous still remember how he admired this lady's bravery. H e stunned the moment he sees her. While, Luka still remember how she refused to join the pirate ad prefer to work alone, but Marvelous's determination and words had win over her. Years at Gokai Galleon and all the things that they have face together until now, just make that feeling grow stronger that they cannot denied it anymore.
They leaned their face forward and even closer. Luka had her eyes close followed by Marvelous.
Gai, Ahim, Doc and Joe watch in anticipation from far. They just can't wait to see that finally their captain and lady thief embraced their feeling for each other and coming near for their first kiss. "Finally..."
As Marvelous and Luka lips were about to meet...
Cain: Can I have my dance partner back? Cain smile politely and tap Marvelous and Luka's shoulder causing them to become aware of their surroundings. They froze on their feet with eyes still locked upon each other.
Gai, Ahim, Doc: MOU! Cain! They shriek in disappointment.
Joe: Iyahhh, this guy... Joe truly annoyed.
Cain immediately pulled Luka away to the dance floor before both of them managed to say any word. Luka looked at Marvelous with a drop of tear in her eyes as if she was saying "Take my hand..."
"Be a man, Marvelous. How long will you be hiding in your ego?" whispered Marvelous's heart. He clenched his fist and teeth.
Marvelous rushed towards Cain, pull his shoulder immediately punch him in the face. "She's not going anywhere!" Both Marvelous and Cain punch each other and got into fight. The crowd watch in shocked.
Luka and the rest watch in disbelief. They never expect that. The orphan kids rushed to Luka and beg, "Onee-chan, please stop them!"
They crushed all tables that got into their way, making situation even more chaotic.
"STOP IT!"Luka rushes and stand in the middle of the fight as she widen her arms giving distance between Marvelous and Cain, just in time as they were about to lay another fist on each other. "What are you guys doing? I can't believe this! This is not the right place to fight. The children are frightened. Please go somewhere else!" Luka gives disappointed look on Cain and Marvelous.
Both Marvelous and Cain shut in silence. They're not dared to look Luka in the eyes.
"Omo... omo, what do we have here? Both captain and king got into fight" shout Basco in a charming suit, makes sudden entrance to the ballroom with his new assistance, Molly the cat replacing Sally. Every eyes look at him.
"Basco?!" shout the Gokaiger.
"Yes, that's me!" He laughed so loud to see the Gokaiger's reaction.
Luka: What are you doing here? She pushed all the orphan kids to stand behind her.
Basco: Well, hello lady thief. Opsss, my bad. I'm sorry, future Your Highness. Basco bow before her, reached for her hand to greet and kiss.
Luka immediately pull her hand. "Just don't!"
Marvelous stepped forward in front of Luka, protecting her from Basco's attempt. "What do you want?"
Basco: I can't believe this. Don't tell me this is how you guys treat important guest like me here. Didn't Cain tell you guys anything? Well, too bad. He acted cockily like he usually did.
Cain: You guys know each other? Cain looks surprised.
Luka: Who he is, Cain? Why he's here?
Cain: Let me introduce to you. He's Mr Basco Jolokia. He's the one who offered me this planet and he has gives me a lot of assistance to build the planet like what you guys see right now.
Gokaiger: WHAT?!
Luka whispered, "This is not good..." She clenched her fist.
Basco: Don't worry, Gokaiger. I come here with good intention. Believe me, I'm not the same Basco anymore.
Marvelous: Iyahh, you're the biggest traitor!
Luka: Cain... he's our biggest enemy after Zangyack. He's a bad guy. Don't trust him, Cain. Just don't. Luka gives sharp glances.
Basco: Ouch. Please... don't say that, dear. It's hurt. Fine, I know that you guys won't trust me anymore especially Marvelous. But, I come here only on Cain's invitation. It is inappropriate to defy the King's invitation isn't it? Once I'm done... I'll go. Basco acted convincingly.
Cain: Guys, please. Let him enjoy the night. He is our guest. Cain walked Basco to the function.
Marvelous looked at Luka's reaction. It is obvious that she is worried and disturbed with Basco's presence. Luka doesn't want what had happened to the orphan kids and her home planet happens again. Luka walked away followed by the kids. not uttering any single words. She lost her mood.
"Luka..." Marvelous called out for her. He wanted to chase after her but his step stopped as he remembered how she looked at him earlier when he got into the fight.
Ahim: Don't worry, Marvelous-san. I'll check on Luka-san.
Joe: He is surely up for something.
Doc: He never learnt his lesson, doesn't he?
Gai: What we going to do? Poor Luka, she must be worried. He said anxiously.
Marvelous: I won't let anything happen! He clenched his fist. The experience of being betrayed by Basco before is not something pleasant to remember. He can't let Basco destroyed anyone's dream ever again especially Luka's.
Joe: We, won't let anything bad happen.
Stay tuned...
Author's note:
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